If you are a grandparent in Indiana who either has custody of your grandchildren or who is seeking how to get custody of your grandchildren, it can be helpful for you to know that you are not alone. Certainly, most people do not assume that they will need to raise...
Strength, Strategy And Stability In High-Conflict Family Law Cases
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A comprehensive parenting agreement is essential
Most divorcing couples are able to resolve disagreements before their case heads to court. This is typically the result of some form of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation.While there are many details to work through, those associated with child custody...
Do grandparents’ visitation rights change after adoption?
If you are a grandparent seeking the legal right to visit your grandchildren, you likely know that Indiana grants you the option to petition for visitation. There are several different factors that may affect a court's ruling on your petition. For example, if you are...
Overcoming challenges associated with raising a grandchild
Increasingly, grandparents across Indiana and many other states are finding themselves spending their “golden years” raising their own grandchildren, and if you are among them, you may understand all too well that doing so has its challenges. Maybe you are...
Gaining sole custody as a father
Statistically, having sole custody as a father is not very common. In general, courts across the United States are pushing more toward joint custody arrangements when it is possible. This is because children tend to benefit from having a strong bond with both of their...
Patience is imperative for grandparents seeking visitation
When a couple decides to divorce in Indiana, a majority of the attention turns to their children and who will be primarily responsible for caring for them. Often, this involves detailed negotiations regarding the best interests of the children, their individual needs...
Helping you navigate the new alimony tax rules
If you have not reviewed your prenup or post-nuptial agreement yet to see if it fits with the new tax rules about spousal support, maybe it is time for a review. Alimony payments are no longer deductible from income tax, and that could be a significant issue for you...
Helping a middler schooler through a divorc
Most people in Indiana would agree that there is no easy part of a divorce. However, for people with kids, most agree that the hardest part is telling their kids and helping their children navigate the changes in their lives. Depending on the children's ages, parents...
More states give equal parenting time
Historically, divorcing dads in Indiana and across the country have struggled to get their fair share of time with their kids. Like any societal shifts, changes do not happen as fast as many people would like. It is always important for any man getting divorced to be...
Consider these factors before adopting steppchildren
When Indiana residents marry a person who has children, he or she may want to adopt the kids. Adoption is a big step for a blended family and there are many factors people need to consider before they take this step. There are many reasons a stepparent may want...